San Francisco Stress and Anxiety Center

05/08/2023

Whether you’re exploring the idea of therapy or are certain that it’s time to get some help to support your mental health, the first step can be a challenging one—finding the right therapist.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging, but it's a crucial step toward improving your mental health. Learn how to choose a therapist that is a good match for you with these tips. At SF Stress, we offer both in-person and online therapy to make treatment accessible and convenient.

02/20/2023

If you’ve reached the point where you feel your relationship could benefit from the professional guidance of a couples counselor, knowing what to expect and how to prepare will help you make the most out of your therapy.

Strengthen your relationship with couples therapy. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your sessions. Schedule a free phone consultation today.

02/06/2023

While physical health and finances are typical topics of such resolutions, after the turmoil of the last few years, more people recognize mental health and wellbeing as a priority in the upcoming year.

Ready to prioritize mental health in 2023? Get tips for setting realistic goals, reducing stress, and reaching out to mental health professionals with SF Stress & Anxiety Center.

12/23/2022

We wish you so much success, happiness, contentment, growth, and peace for 2023!

12/13/2022

SF Stress and Anxiety Center is now offering ADHD evaluations for adults. Learn more below!

ADHD isn't just a problem for children. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence, often persists into adulthood. Several studies have found that most adults diagnosed with ADHD as children still meet the criteria

12/01/2022

Check out our latest blog by our very own clinician, Doug Newton, LMFT

www.sfstress.com/blog/what-can-therapy-do-help-you-accept-yourself-others-and-the-world

“I’m my own worst critic.” The negativity bias in our brains makes it easy to see our own faults and difficult to value aspects of ourselves that others admire.  Maybe the way that familiarity breeds contempt starts with the way we see ourselves?  And yet it feels true to say tha

11/15/2022

Did you know we offer ADHD assessments?

If you have been thinking about getting your child or teen assessed for ADHD, check out our latest blog!

www.sfstress.com/blog/diagnosing-adhd-in-children

What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), previously known as ADD, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects behavior and concentration. A child or young person with ADHD may seem unusually restless, impulsive, or distracted. In addition, their behavior may seem impulsive

08/23/2022

"One of our jobs as therapists is to ask clients to see their experience as a pattern. To do this requires a shift in perspective. Whenever we can sideline shame, blame and judgment and regard our experiences as a pattern, we can calm down and see events with fresh eyes."

To keep reading, head to our blog below!

www.sfstress.com/blog/what-can-therapy-donbsp-find-your-compassion-to-tell-a-new-version-of-the-story

One of our jobs as therapists is to ask clients to see their experience as a pattern.  To do this requires a shift in perspective.  Whenever we can sideline shame, blame and judgment and regard our experiences as a pattern, we can calm down and see events with fresh eyes. 

08/02/2022

Check out Douglas Newton's, MA, LMFT latest blog! He shares about ways to manage expectations as a leader and how therapy can help you that.

What Can Therapy Do?   Expectations Management for Leaders , by Douglas Newton, LMFT Few phenomena can shift emotions quite as powerfully as expectations.  According to Buddhism, suffering comes from expecting what we don’t get or getting what we don’t expect.&nbs

07/21/2022

World-renowned marriage psychologist John Gottman explains, "Happy relationships aren't relationships where there is no fighting. They are relationships where repairs are made after regrettable incidents happen – and where a couple connects daily."

Check out our latest blogs for some tips on how to manage conflict and connect with your partner.

www.sfstress.com/blog/how-to-manage-conflict-in-your-relationship

Conflict in a relationship is normal and even necessary because it can help us feel more connected and known by our partner if we handle it well. However, unhealthy conflict can lead to distance, disconnect, and unhappiness. If conflict is tearing your relationship apart, it's time to bring more pos

07/12/2022

"As Nina Simone first sang it, “I’m just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood.” Why can it feel so difficult to convey who we authentically are to others?"

To keep reading, click the link below!

www.sfstress.com/blog/therapist-column-three-ways-to-move-from-isolation-to-connection

As Nina Simone first sang it, “I’m just a soul whose intentions are good.  Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood.”  Why can it feel so difficult to convey who we authentically are to others?   Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, more social or m

07/05/2022

Panic attacks can be really scary, especially if you don't know that's what is going on. Here are some tangible tips you can use if you suspect you are experiencing a panic attack.

www.sfstress.com/blog/10-strategies-to-help-manage-a-panic-attack